The Solace of Leaving Early by Haven Kimmel

The Solace of Leaving Early

Haven Kimmel

288 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Using small-town life as a springboard to explore the loftiest of ideas, Haven Kimmel’s irresistibly smart and generous first novel is at once a romance and a haunting meditation on grief and faith. Langston Braverman returns to Haddington, Indian...

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Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 80%
sad 60%
challenging 40%
dark 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.91

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